Seis GEaR

What Seis GEaR does

Seis GEaR, Inc. is a privately held, US-incorporated (Rosenberg, Texas) seismic equipment services and manufacturing company founded in 2017, specializing in the repair, refurbishment, storage, sale, and consulting of equipment used in seismic data acquisition. Its core technology is hands-on engineering of streamer recovery devices, streamer birds, hydrophones, air guns, cables, and related marine and land seismic gear, with the May 2025 acquisition of the Streamer Recovery Device (SRD) product line from Geospace Technologies (effective June 30, 2025) extending the company into OEM-equivalent manufacturing of products such as the SRD-500S, SRD-500DW, HSRD, Navigator Bird, and QL Collars.

The company makes money through five revenue streams: (1) professional services for equipment repair, maintenance, and quality control testing; (2) hardware sales of refurbished seismic equipment; (3) hardware sales of individual parts and components; (4) consultancy and training services; and (5) logistics chain management. Pricing is quote-based with no public price list, and engagements are structured as multi-year contracts targeting enterprise clients in the marine, land, mining, gas, and oil industries, as well as research institutes and higher-education programs. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, with active participation in EAGE, Oceanology International, Sea Air Space, and SEG/AAPG IMAGE conferences.

Seis GEaR operates through a corporate umbrella of three wholly-owned subsidiaries — Nautilus Cables (cable manufacturing), Verif-i SG Ltd in Reading, UK (acquired 2018; QC auditing and inspections), and Sco-TEx (parts and equipment sales via eBay storefront) — and claims over 100 years of combined technical experience across its team. Leadership includes President Mike Burnham, Executive Vice President Casey Jordan, and Verif-i Managing Director Kevin Sweetman (appointed 2018), with no external institutional investors disclosed.

Name

Seis GEaR

Legal name

Seis GEaR, Inc.

Website

https://seisgear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Seis GEaR is a private, Rosenberg, Texas-based company that repairs, refurbishes, stores, sells, and consults on seismic data acquisition equipment for marine, land, mining, gas, and oil clients, and as of 2025 also manufactures the acquired Geospace SRD product line of marine streamer recovery devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seismic Equipment Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical, Automation & Control Systems Repair (TLAKAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency/Expeditionary Repairs & Afloat Maintenance (Voyage Repairs) (IMAJAFAK), Mechanical Systems Repair (Engines, Propulsion, Pumps) (TLAKAKAF), Offshore & Energy Vessel (OSV) Maintenance & Repair (TLAKAKAC), Marine Electrical Installation, Commissioning & Field Services (IMAJAJAL)

Keywords

• Seismic equipment repair
• Marine streamer devices
• Seismic data consulting
• Equipment refurbishment services
• Geophysical equipment supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Rosenberg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Seismic Equipment Repair and Maintenance: Quality control testing, repair, and refurbishment services for seismic, exploration, and monitoring equipment including cables, sensors, hydrophones, air guns, and marine streamer equipment
2. Refurbished Equipment Sales: Sale of refurbished seismic, exploration, and monitoring equipment from inventory as cost-effective alternative to purchasing new equipment
3. Parts and Components Sales: Sale of individual parts and components including networking gear, security equipment, geophysical sensor components, maritime exploration gear, and specialized hardware
4. Consultancy and Training Services: Expert consultancy, training, and strategies for companies new to seismic acquisition industry, research institutes, and higher education programs in earth science, archaeology, and marine floor studies
5. Logistics Services: Precise and effective logistics chain management including transparent delivery timelines, analysis, and product distribution for seismic equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Seis GEaR repairs, refurbishes, stores, sells, and consults on equipment used for seismic data acquisition, primarily serving the marine, land, mining, gas, and oil industries. The company offers economical and sustainable alternatives to purchasing new seismic equipment, including quality control testing, full refurbishment services, refurbished equipment sales, logistics chain management, and training/consultancy for seismic acquisition. It also manufactures marine streamer recovery devices acquired from Geospace Technologies and operates cable manufacturing and technical auditing subsidiaries.

Product overview

Seis GEaR provides a portfolio of seismic data acquisition equipment and maintenance services, centered on marine streamer technology and equipment refurbishment. The core product offerings include the Streamer Recovery Device (SRD) product line acquired from Geospace Technologies (SRD-500S, SRD-500DW, HSRD, Navigator Bird, Marine Float Tubes, and QL Collars) used in marine seismic surveys with towed streamers. These are complemented by a suite of services: seismic equipment repair and maintenance, refurbished equipment sales, seismic acquisition consultancy and training, logistics chain services, and an inventory of specialized components. The company operates under two subsidiaries—Nautilus Cables (manufacturing) and Verif-i SG Ltd (technical auditing and QC services)—forming an integrated offering spanning equipment sales, repair, storage, and consulting for the marine, land, mining, gas, and oil industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HSRD: Heading Sensor Recovery Device A heading sensor streamer retriever that combines a marine streamer heading sensor with a streamer recovery device, providing magnetic-field measurements and accurate headings while recovering expensive in-sea equipment. Targeted at offshore marine seismic acquisition surveys.
• SRD-500S Streamer Recovery Device An automatic sealed streamer retriever device with all critical components sealed inside its housing for reliability against seawater corrosion and marine life fouling. Used in marine seismic surveys.
• SRD-500DW Streamer Recovery Device An automatic sealed streamer retriever for recovering seismic streamers that have descended to deeper depths than desired. Programmable for depth activation between 20 to 200 meters.
• Navigator Bird A streamer bird depth-control system providing high lift force at low towing speeds, low power consumption, and robust modular mechanics. Uses hydrostatic water pressure for continuous trim and measures Earth's magnetic field.
• Marine Float Tubes Non-magnetic floatation devices made from rigid closed-cell PVC foam providing 8 lbs. of positive buoyancy, designed to reduce travel noise with streamlined construction for marine seismic surveys.
• QL Collars Industry-standard and custom-sized fast-latch streamer collars with color-coded Isoplast inner races and extended-length inner races for attaching auxiliary devices used in marine seismic surveys.
• Seismic Equipment Repair and Maintenance Expert repair and maintenance services for seismic, exploration, and monitoring gear, from simple to complex equipment including streamer positioning equipment, streamer retriever devices, and marine seismic sources. Targeted at oil, gas, mining, and exploration enterprises.
• Refurbished Equipment Sales Sale of quality refurbished seismic, exploration, monitoring, and exploration equipment from inventory as a cost-effective alternative to purchasing new gear. Targeted at enterprises seeking economical solutions.
• Seismic Acquisition Consultancy and Training Consultancy, training, and strategies for companies new to seismic acquisition industry, research institutes, and higher education programs in earth science, archaeology, and marine floor studies.
• Precise and Effective Logistics Chain Logistics services ensuring quick and precise delivery from analysis to product distribution with transparent timelines and dedicated supplier relationships for seismic equipment clients.
• Inventory for Sale Sale of specialized components for maritime and seismic exploration including networking gear, security equipment, geophysical sensor components, and maritime exploration gear, also available via Sco-TEx/eBay storefront.

Quantifiable outcome

• Restored equipment to brand-new state with documentation, ready for operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Geospace TechnologiesmajorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 30 May 2025Seis GEaR acquired the complete Streamer Recovery Device (SRD) product line from Geospace Technologies, effective June 30, 2025. Products include SRD-500S, SRD-500DW, HSRD, Inline Streamer Recovery Device, Navigator Bird, and QL Collars. This acquisition transitions Seis GEaR from repair/maintenance to manufacturing.
• Verif-i (Verif-i SG Ltd)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2018Seis GEaR acquired Verif-i Limited located in Reading, UK. Verif-i is a leading provider of auditing and QC services including technical audits, inspections, and consulting to key oil companies, multi-client data companies, and manufacturers in marine and land markets. Both companies share core values of being trusted advisors with focus on reliability and cost effectiveness.
• Nautilus CablescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of Seis GEaR operating under the corporate umbrella. Nautilus Cables specializes in manufacturing cables, aligning with Seis GEaR's transition from repair provider to manufacturing in alignment with the Nautilus Cables subsidiary.
• Cable & Supplies, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitial facility provider that housed Seis GEaR during early operations before the company expanded to acquire its own facilities.
• Sco-TExminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company that helps periodically cycle through Seis GEaR's inventory for sale via their platform, expanding reach for parts and equipment sales.
• iXblueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at Oceanology International 2019 events. iXblue showcased their DriX autonomous surface vessel at the Port of San Diego social function. Seis GEaR personnel participated in the event with iXblue.
• Port of San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue partner for Oceanology International 2019 social function. Provided facilities for industry networking and DriX autonomous vessel showcase.
• Marine Group Boat WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner at Oceanology International 2019 event held at Port of San Diego, assisting with event logistics and boat operations.
• GSH (Geophysical Society of Houston)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeis GEaR sponsors the Annual GSH Clay Shoot Tournament, participating in Houston-based geophysical industry community events.
• MTS (Marine Technology Society)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeis GEaR sponsors the Annual MTS Houston Sporting Clays Tournament as part of industry community engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• STRYDE: Smaller, newer entrant in seismic nodal acquisition systems, particularly land-based. Adjacent player in the seismic acquisition equipment space with comparable target customers (geophysical operators).
• Exail (formerly iXblue): Marine autonomy, navigation, and subsea equipment provider (partner of Seis GEaR at Oceanology International). Adjacent in marine technology and serves overlapping customers in marine geophysics and offshore.

Broad incumbents

• Sercel (CGG): World-leading manufacturer of seismic acquisition equipment including marine streamers, sources, nodes, and sensors. Competes head-to-head with Seis GEaR in marine streamer hardware but at much larger scale across the full seismic equipment portfolio.
• ION Geophysical: Major provider of seismic acquisition equipment, software, and services for marine and land markets. Comparable in target market (E&P seismic) and adjacent in product offering (streamers, positioning, processing).
• INOVA Geophysical (BGP Inc.): BGP-owned manufacturer of cable-free, nodal, and land seismic acquisition systems, including vibrators and sources. Comparable in seismic equipment manufacturing though focused on land systems.

Regional players

• SeaBird Exploration: Marine seismic acquisition services company that operates seismic source and streamer vessels — a direct customer for Seis GEaR's streamer recovery devices and depth-control products in the marine seismic market.

Direct peers

• SAExploration: Acquisition services and equipment provider for seismic surveys in complex environments. Comparable in serving marine and land seismic customers with specialized equipment-related services.
• Mitcham Industries: Provides seismic equipment for lease and sale to the global geophysical industry, including marine streamer and source equipment. Closely comparable business model of supplying and supporting seismic hardware for E&P operators.
• Geospace Technologies: Houston-based publicly traded manufacturer of seismic acquisition equipment and the former owner of the SRD product line that Seis GEaR acquired in 2025. Direct predecessor in marine streamer devices and a direct comparator in seismic instrumentation and sensors.

Others

• TGS: Multi-client geoscience data company that purchases and operates marine seismic acquisition equipment (and is referenced as a customer segment via Verif-i). Adjacent customer/ecosystem peer rather than a direct product competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SeisGEaRInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seisgear

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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